VF-41

Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41), also known as the "Black Aces," was established on September 1, 1950. Originally equipped with the F2H Banshee, the squadron later transitioned to various aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II and the F-14 Tomcat, playing key roles in conflicts such as the Vietnam War and Operation El Dorado Canyon. VF-41 gained worldwide fame in 1981 when its F-14 Tomcats shot down two Libyan Su-22s over the Gulf of Sidra. The squadron was redesignated as VFA-41 in 1995 and currently operates the F/A-18F Super Hornet, continuing its legacy as an elite U.S. Navy fighter squadron.